There was this example too, where Hasbro used a model to render the packaging for Vader's TIE. Some of us thought that it was going to be an all new mold based on the image but in the end it was essentially creative license.

That 1980 mold had to go. Head too big, body way too small, too short in height. Just awful overall.

Oh I wouldn't say awful in general. As a toy it's fun. As for scale, yes, it's more than awful.

What I imagine seeing now is a new AT-AT where the toy is actually hardly bigger if at all than the one we have had for decades. However, Hasbro redesigns it to have a smaller head, longer legs and a slightly smaller body. It will all look relatively to scale with itself and with the new smaller scaled Snowspeeder will look to scale even more.

It's fun to speculate on this. I just hope we get some definitive answer out of Hasbro at Toy Fair or sooner.

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Part of me would like to see this, as the AT AT has been my favorite vehicle/toy since 1980. But I also already have 3 AT-ATs (1 vintage and 2 POTF2). I have to think this would be a $150 pricepoint item, and I don't relish the idea of spending $300 to "upgrade" my hoth diorama that has been in a box for 2 years.

That 1980 mold had to go. Head too big, body way too small, too short in height. Just awful overall.

Oh I wouldn't say awful in general. As a toy it's fun. As for scale, yes, it's more than awful.

What I imagine seeing now is a new AT-AT where the toy is actually hardly bigger if at all than the one we have had for decades. However, Hasbro redesigns it to have a smaller head, longer legs and a slightly smaller body. It will all look relatively to scale with itself and with the new smaller scaled Snowspeeder will look to scale even more.

It's fun to speculate on this. I just hope we get some definitive answer out of Hasbro at Toy Fair or sooner.

I do not agree that the old mold is a fun toy. Compared to the Turbo Tank or AT-TE, it's boring. Sure, it's tall and has lights and sounds, but that's about it. The Turbo Tank can launch a speeder, the AT-TE has opening hatches, plus both have many small features.

I'm hoping that we do end up with a new AT-AT that has features comparable to the recent big vehicles. Even a partial retool would be cool by me. In any case, I can't wait till Toy Fair to see this behemoth.

I think the AT-AT was amazing for its time back in the day, and was cool enough back in the POTF2 days... really, it wasn't until we got the AT-TE that I started really thinking a new AT-AT could be down the road out of Hasbro.

I never had the AT-AT when I was a kid, but my nephew did. I still remember it as an awesome toy. Yes, compared to the latest vehicles it sorely lacks in detail and correct looks, but it's still the same old Kenner AT-AT from back then.

Wondering what to expect for that rumored new AT-AT? Look no further as we've received a spy report with more features of this bad boy:

Here is the translated text:- Complete with new molding, the AT-AT bigger than ever!- random dialogue from the movie (English), built-in sound and action- Holds Speeder bike in the rear hatch.- Cable arm and pull open the cover for passengers side of the body- The blaster has a gimmick in luminous nose.- Opening the hatch at the bottom of the body to recreate Luke's sneak attack- AT-AT Driver figure included- Cockpit/head can hold 6 figures

I saw that post at yakface as well- very interesting. the AT AT in its' current mold is a beast of a box at retail- anything sized signifcantly larger I would think would be broken down (legs removed) in the box to save packaging/shelf space/etc

This item has me severly interested in toyfair, and I have become something of a shadow collector...